Read our latest news from the Food Tech world and beyond as we curate the latest developments from all the actors of food tech ecosystem.| Forward Fooding - Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
Discover how CAPEX innovation and strategic partnerships are unlocking scalable, cost-efficient insect farming, enabling the alternative protein sector to grow sustainably from farm to feed to consumer.| Forward Fooding - Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
After reaching a staggering $71 billion globally in 2021, AgriFoodTech investment has been on a steep decline. The numbers from H1 2025 continue this trend: funding dropped from $6.5 billion across 514 deals in H1 2024 to $4.1 billion across 308 deals—a 37% funding decline and 40% fewer deals. But here's what makes this different from a typical market crash: the quality of deals is actually getting better and has shifted towards new areas. This post FoodTech in 2025: The Great Recalibration...| Forward Fooding – Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
Vertical farming has moved beyond the hype cycle. With billions raised and some high-profile setbacks, the sector is now focused on what really matters: capital efficiency. From modular farms and co-location strategies to AI optimization and renewable integration, new models are proving that smarter design — not just bigger fundraising — is the key to scaling vertical farming sustainably and profitably. This post Capital Efficiency in Vertical Farming: Innovating for Scalable Growth appea...| Forward Fooding – Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
Showcasing their dominance on the global stage, North American AgriFoodTech startups consistently represent over a fifth of the finalists in Forward Fooding's annual FoodTech 500. The region's ecosystem is thriving against a backdrop of global investment challenges, fueled by landmark funding rounds and pioneering advancements in precision farming, vertical agriculture, and alternative proteins. This post FoodTech 500 Spotlight: The North American FoodTech Landscape appeared first on Forward ...| Forward Fooding – Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
Check out what some of the FoodTech 500 Alumni have been up to lately with our latest round-up (August - September 2025 Edition) This post The FoodTech 500 Alumni News Round-up (August – September Edition) appeared first on Forward Fooding - Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!.| Forward Fooding – Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
The FoodTech 500 is back for 2025 with unprecedented global impact! This seventh edition offers enhanced value propositions for AgriFoodTech innovators, from elite recognition to access to 20,000+ industry professionals. With over 10,500+ applications received across six editions and reach spanning 180+ countries, join the definitive ranking of food technology leaders driving industry transformation. This post What’s New in the 2025 FoodTech 500 – Applications Now Open! appeared first on ...| Forward Fooding – Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
The future of functional food isn't just about what ingredients we use, but how we structure them. Technologies like microencapsulation, oleogelation, and 3D food printing are solving key challenges in nutrient delivery, bioavailability, and taste, paving the way for the next generation of healthier, cleaner, and more effective food products.| Forward Fooding - Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
Explore how FoodTech Wave 3.0 is transforming human health through pharmaceutical-grade nutrition. Learn about gut health, cognitive wellness, personalized AI diets, and more.| Forward Fooding - Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
Check out what some of the FoodTech 500 Alumni have been up to lately with our latest round-up (July 2025 Edition) This post The FoodTech 500 Alumni News Round-up (June 11 – July 9 Edition) appeared first on Forward Fooding - Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!.| Forward Fooding – Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
The upcycled food industry is at a turning point. With a global market size of $54 billion, the sector has shown promise but remained fragmented through isolated product launches. TransFoodMission's latest position paper reveals why the future lies in building dedicated, multi-brand upcycled food categories within retail. The Rohlik Group case study demonstrates this strategy's success, generating €120,000 in net sales while rescuing 7.3 tonnes of food surplus and avoiding 51 tonnes of CO2 ...| Forward Fooding – Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
Check out what some of the FoodTech 500 Alumni have been up to lately with our latest round-up (May 2025 Edition)| Forward Fooding - Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
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Discover the top food and agriculture technology innovators in the 2024 FoodTech 500 rankings, hosted by Forward Fooding at Google HQ London.| Forward Fooding - Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
Delve into the Global vibrant startup scene and uncover the first timers in 2023 FoodTech 500 in our Part 1 of the series.| Forward Fooding - Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!
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Discover the latest updates in the 2024 FoodTech 500: early application, enhanced engagement for startups, and the Ambassador Program.| Forward Fooding - Powering the Food & Food Tech revolution!